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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.26, 1,199.16 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.26, 1,199.16 and 336.90 is: 505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.26 : 1,199.16 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.26/1,199.16 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.26x = 1,199.16 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.26x = 403,997.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,997.00/799.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.46

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